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March 17, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Extending the Life of Your Kale and Chard

It is inspiring to me to connect with more and more people who are making fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies. I love hearing about the physical improvements…clear skin, healthier hair, blood sugars stabilizing. However, a reoccurring topic of discussion is, “My kale doesn’t last very long.” So I decided to repost some easy hints for […]

March 5, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Chocolate and Women

Laura Padron recently shared the benefits of chocolate on a previous blog. I want to zoom in today on one aspect of why women are naturally drawn to chocolate. As we view chocolate with a healthier perspective, we can selectively practice refining our palate, and step up our game choosing wholesome chocolates. When my daughter […]

February 18, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Benefits of Chocolate

Healing Pathways of Rockford, IL recently offered a community program called The Benefits of Chocolate: Love Your Heart presented by registered nurse Laura Padron. Dark chocolate is another one of nature’s foods that has so many health benefits. To help you enjoy dark chocolate guilt free, I invited Laura to share some wisdom with you. […]

December 10, 2014
Julie Yuccas

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Easy Kale Reviving & Storage

Recently I was asked, how do I store kale for smoothies, so it lasts longer than a week? I apply the same technique that my daughter shared with me for flowers that arrive slightly wilted from distributors. The stems are trimmed and the whole flower is submerged in water for about an hour. My daughter […]